So I've finally had a chance to go through some stuff in my Lightroom library that I've been too busy to process and ran across these colourful, summery photos I took at Point Pelee National Park after I moved home from Ottawa.

They're all taken with my XSi, 100mm macro @ f/2.8 or f/4 and various shutter speeds... if you want more EXIF, click on them and view it on Flickr

haha thanks Wolf... it's true, any time most people hear about Pelee it's something to do with birds, but I think when visitors only focus on that aspect, they are missing out on a lot of what else there is to offer. I used to work as a Nature Interpreter there and it blew me away how far some people come to see the birds in April and May. I met some people from Morocco and a few from New Zealand as well, and one of my favourite regulars who was working as a migrant worker in Leamington's greenhouses but actually has a Masters in Ornithology in Costa Rica! That guy was always an interesting person to talk to, and he made it a point to teach me a few species' names in Spanish by the end of the season - it's been nearly 3 years since then though so I've largely forgotten even most of the French names I knew...

I'd probably do bird photography if I could afford the cost of entry, and if I manage to pick up enough weddings in the next few years, a 500mm f/4 might not be too far-out a goal. Until then, the 100mm macro gets me the shots I want of the butterflies and bees/wasps for a much lower cost of entry

(Edit - that last paragraph might sound silly, but I am a sucker for shallow depth of field, so slower zooms to the longer ranges don't appeal to me and I'm willing to save up for "the goods")

In regards to Point Pelee... I know at least 11 birders out this way that will be heading there this spring. Last time I was there was about 20 years ago... I hear it is pretty insane there these days in the spring with the amount of birders present. With that many ppl visiting there I sure hope they are treading softly and picking up after themselves.